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Some People have moved to Portugal to Retire

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Industry Observer DRE# ER40011786

I went to the grocery store this week, and the store was PACKED.   August is known to be the busiest month for tourist in my area, and in these small grocery stores, you sure can feel it!

BUT, many come here to retire, and are getting older.    I was in line, and the clerk brought two customers to the register that couldn't walk very well.   SADLY, they were buying 4 boxes of Depends.   The clerk had all the boxes, and everyone in line saw what they were buying.

OK, I would order something online rather than get in line in front of everyone!

 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner hi Joan... that's kind of why I was never fascinated with moving to a place like Florida... I always thought of it as "God's waiting room." 

Aug 02, 2026 11:02 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Thanks for sharing, make it a great Sunday and enjoy your weekend! Bill

 

Bill Salvatore, Realtor- Arizona Elite Properties

Aug 02, 2026 11:36 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nina Hollander, Broker many "blue hairs", I heard this too.

Aug 02, 2026 12:00 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Bill, thanks.

Aug 02, 2026 12:01 PM
Steffy Hristova
HomeSmart Elite Group Tempe AZ Tel: 602.710.8161 - Tempe, AZ
Tempe AZ Realtor - Your Home Close to Your Work!

Joan, I am sure it wasn't a long wait and you probably learned a few new words while waiting ... 😀

Aug 02, 2026 01:29 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan- it's a bit like living in South Florida. 

Aug 02, 2026 01:42 PM
Hannah Williams
HomeStarr Realty - Philadelphia, PA
Expertise NE Philadelphia & Bucks 215-820-3376

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner I have been trying to contact you. I have a friend visiting her Family and would like to contact you .. Do you still have the same phone #? She is in Portugal;

Aug 02, 2026 02:57 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good evening Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner ,

I had to chuckle at your post today. I wouldn't have thought many who are retiring and at the stage of wearing "depends" want to be away from family and close friends.

Aug 02, 2026 03:33 PM
Kris Collis
Clarks Summit, PA
Classic Referral Group

Joan, hope you are enjoying your life in Portugal and starting to feel at home.

Should you get to know the Depends users, show them the benefits of fatty fish rich in Omega 3 oils on bladder function. American retirees who fell for the fraudulent low-fat diet have been prime candidates for inconvenience and Alzheimers that Omega 3s help prevent.

Aug 02, 2026 04:02 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Steffy Hristova it was oddly quiet in line, everyone was just watching.  It was a handicapped line, that is why the clerk brought them to the front head of the line.

Aug 03, 2026 12:31 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
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Kathy, that sounds true.

Aug 03, 2026 12:32 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
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Hannah Williams I have messaged you through AR both times you have sent me a message.

Aug 03, 2026 12:33 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Dorie Dillard Austin TX maybe they live here, but they were in their 80's or even more.

Aug 03, 2026 12:33 AM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kris Collis there is definitely no shortage of fish around here.   All the restaurants (mostly) smell of fish when you walk by.  THX for the message.

Aug 03, 2026 12:34 AM